District Wrestling

Today was the District Wrestling Tournament. Kyle wrestled at 119 lbs. His goal this year was to qualify for state. Those of you that know Kyle's past may wonder how he would ever reach this goal with the accident and injuries from just a year ago?? However, for Kyle, the question to wrestle again was always...Yes!! He has done such a great job this year. We are so proud of him and the hard work and many hours of practice. Today, he qualified for state, taking 2nd place!!! WOHOO!!! It was awesome!! He fought so hard!!! Thanks to all those that have supported him and had him in their prayers. We greatly appreciate all the love!! Kyle...you're the man!! We love you and can't wait to see you wrestle at the Holt Arena next week!! You reached your goal!! Malad took 1st place as team!!!

MHS Wrestling Senior Night

On January 20th, the Senior Wrestlers and Stat keepers were honored at the last home wrestling match. Kyle was among these Seniors and it was a great night. There were four Seniors honored along with two stat keepers. The wrestlers were Tallen Boyer, Kyle Davis, Derek Stagner and Hayden Scofield, stat keepers Jesse Corbridge and Rachel Peterson. The Seniors gave their mom a rose. We wrestled Bear River. Kyle had a JV match and won his match with a pin.

Update..

Just a little update from last week. Kyle wrestled at the Bear Lake Tournament on Saturday. He was in a 112 weight class "Pod". He took 1st place with a 2-0 record. He was excited, he pinned both times. He looked great and just keeps getting better and better. Malad took 4th overall as a team.







Ashlee decided that we needed to take some pictures with my new camera. She had tons of fun playing in the snow. Enjoy!! Love to all!!

Dancing...

Ashlee's dance group was invited to dance at the Dragonette Christmas show. The theme for this production was "Pirates Life". Ashlee does a great job and the production is awesome!!! Nicole is on the drill team and does a wonderful job, in fact, we think she is the best!!!

Dragon Wrestling

The wrestling season has begun for the Malad Dragons--returning State Champs, yes, that's right, Malad High School took state last year as a team. Even though Kyle was still recovering he was there to support them and he was still considered part of the team. This year, Kyle started off strong by getting a pin on his first match. The next one he lost---but if you ask Kyle--you win some and you lose some. The next match-up was at the Malad Invitational. Kyle took 3rd place in the 119 weight class. He was very excited. He tried his hardest and it was great to see him on the mat again and enjoying it so much. We are so proud of how far he has come over the last year. Last year on this day, December 22nd, we had our second surgery fixing the hip fracture and broken pelvis. We had nearly lost him a couple of times and he was still on a vent. But, let's look on the bright side...he is still here with us and knows that he has a purpose here. We love our "baby boy" very much. We still call him our baby boy, even though he just turned 18. Keep going strong Kyle...we love you and are so proud of all your accomplishments!!!

Oh Christmas Tree...Oh Christmas Tree...

Yes, we went and cut down our Christmas tree on Saturday. It has been a family tradition to buy a tree permit and go for a beautiful drive in the Malad Valley and find that special Christmas Tree. I can still remember the year we went when I was expecting Kyle. We had a lot of snow that year and I was eight months pregnant...and little did I know that he was not going to wait much longer to come into this world. He wanted to be part of our Christmas and not wait any longer. Each year we have had fun as a family, sharing memories and enjoying the outdoors with other family members.
Now, not every year has been full of joy...yes, there have been fights and tears, and whining and complaining....but for the most part...it is great!!! Ray took us up John Evans Canyon and we found a wonderful tree right from the start, but you can't cut down the first tree you find...(don't ask Kyle)...we went hiking and looking and more hiking and more looking and yep, you guessed it...went back and cut down that first tree. Kyle and Ashlee took turns cutting it down and it is up and decorated. What great family memories we have tried to create!!




Kyle telling Ashlee how to use the saw...this went over big as you can imagine!!

The "Man" getting the job done!!!

Go Ashlee!!!

Hi...ho...hi...ho...its off to home we go!!!

Ta..da!!!

Malad Homecoming 2009

Kyle had a great time during homecoming week. There is plenty to do between working on class floats for the parade and the many daily activities, the kids stay busy. Friday was a fun day with a beautiful day of weather, parade and of course the big game against the Westside Pirates. Malad won the game and it was so good!! That night was the big dance, then dinner at our house with pizza and cheese cake (thanks Bo and Shenell for the cheese cakes) and then finishing with a movie. On Saturday then went and drove go-carts, hung out at the mall (so yes, those of you from Malad, then went "out-of-town" :-)) and then finished with the corn maze in Garland. I hear that Kyle screamed the loudest...even over the girls!! They had a great weekend and made some wonderful memories!! Here are a few pictures. Thanks to Mary Jo for taking the pictures!!

Amber, Kyle, Lindsay, Trasen, Paige & Nathan

Cousins and best friends!! Kyle and Lindz

Kyle and Amber